Michael Clarke could be sacked as Australia captain in the new year with
another Ashes defeat, if the man who coached the team four months ago is to
be believed. At least the batsman is increasingly likely to see the start of
the series after positive signs on his longstanding back injury.

Mickey Arthur knows a thing or two about losing jobs, having been replaced by
Darren Lehmann only a fortnight before the first Test at Trent Bridge in the
summer. Unabashed by the setback, Arthur has continued to speak his mind,
and he has caused heads to turn again